{"title":"Dianne Silvestri, Md","description":"\u003cp\u003eDianne Silvestri, Md delves into the intimate intersections of memory, identity, and culture through her evocative storytelling. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eBut I Still Have My Fingerprints\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the nuanced textures of personal and communal histories, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring marks left by life’s experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the realms of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, Silvestri’s writing is both poignant and thought-provoking, offering a rich tapestry of emotional depth and cultural insight. Her narratives resonate with those seeking a profound exploration of the human spirit and its creative expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"but-i-still-have-my-fingerprints-by-dianne-silvestri-md-9781933880945","title":"But I Still Have My Fingerprints","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoems centered on survival and perseverance in the face of long-term illness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia with a ten percent prognosis for survival, Dr. Dianne Silvestri surrenders her white coat for a hospital gown. Aided by her attentive medical team, family, and friends, she navigates the surreal world of chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and subsequent threats from graft-versus-host disease and serious infections of her compromised immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut I Still Have My Fingerprints\u003c\/em\u003e speaks to the difficulties of “surviving survival.” With a clear eye for irony and analogy and a commitment to curiosity and truth, Silvestri writes through her struggles and victories. She gives us poems with unique perspectives, fresh images, and unquenchable optimism, in her perseverance to redefine life beyond what was lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470209761516,"sku":"9781933880945","price":33.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781933880945-but-i-still-have-my-fingerprints.jpg?v=1775213831"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dianne-silvestri-md.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}